Sermons on Draw Close:

Called To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 16, 2016

Interactive games and technology are drawing people into and alternative reality, one that cannot be trusted. They're putting blind faith into these distractions instead of finding reasons to put faith in God.

Called to Faithfulness Hebrews 11:1-6 NKJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Should Christians Use Imagination In Prayer And Worship?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 8, 2023

Since the first century, every Born-Again Christian has a desire to draw closer to God through prayer and worship because the Holy Spirit occupies their spirit, mind, and body.

Prayer is part of the daily sanctification process by the Holy Spirit to prepare us to meet Jesus face-to-face when we leave this world and enter eternity (John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:16-21). Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 1:1-3, Proverbs 29:18, Hebrews 11:1, Joshua 1:8, Philippians 4:8-9, Mark 7:20-23, Genesis 6:5, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Honours Those Who Honour Him Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Honour is a spiritual principle that draws divine attention. When individuals choose to honour God, whether through zeal, reverence, obedience, or service, they position themselves for divine promotion and favour.

GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO HONOUR HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 11:6, 1 Chronicles 12:18 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:30, Proverbs 3:9, Romans 12:10-11, Daniel 1:8-9, Matthew 25:21 INTRODUCTION: Honour is a spiritual principle that draws divine attention. When individuals choose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:6, 1 Chronicles 12:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust In Uncertainty Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's guidance and love, especially during uncertain times, drawing on the contrast between the destructive actions of the evil one and the life-giving purpose of Jesus.

Hello Church and Happy New Year to each of you! I don’t know if last year went according to your expectations, but I pray that we all encounter the love of God in fresh ways this year. I’m excited about what we’re going to learn today and even more excited for those of us who put it into practice. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Topics: Faith, Trust In God, Overcoming Uncertainty

Wisdom With Work Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of work as a divine gift, drawing on wisdom from the book of Proverbs and other scriptures to understand how we can approach our jobs with a godly perspective.

Good morning church! Welcome back to another week as we continue our series on gaining wisdom. Last week, we began by discussing the “fear of the Lord”. We unpacked this concept and made it clear that God’s intention is not that we would be afraid of Him. Rather, that we would have reverence for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 12:27, Proverbs 13:4

Topics: Work Ethic, Divine Gifting, Biblical Wisdom

Sermon Series: Word To The Wise

Submit And Resist PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to recognize the source of conflict in their lives, submit to God's authority, and resist worldly temptations in order to draw closer to God and become the people He created them to be.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of James that speaks directly to our hearts and our daily struggles. Before we dive into this passage, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis that captures the essence of what we will be discussing today. He ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Topics: Elements Of Repentance

Returning From The Covid Exile

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 17, 2021

This is the message for our first in-person, indoor service since the beginning of the pandemic of 2020/2021. It discusses the Exile and draws lessons from Nehemiah about living in Exile and coming out of Exile.

October 17, 2021 Sermon - Returning from Exile (1st Normal Public Service after 18 month Covid Pandemic) It is tremendous to be able to gather for the first time in 18 months. With the exception of the baptism service on August 1 of this year, we have not met together, in person, as the gathered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In A Twinkling Of An Eye - Don't Miss The Signs

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 8, 2024

I truly believe that as people of God, Christians, those that are expecting the Blessed Hope the Rapture must pay close attention to the potentially prophetic significance of the signs in the Heavens as well as the distress of nations upon the earth.

“In the Twinkling of an Eye Don’t miss the Signs” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: - SCRIPTURES: - Luke 21:25-28, Genesis 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Jeremiah 10:2 Joel 2:30-31. OPENING: - This past Resurrection Sunday which is also known as Easter landed on March 31 this year which was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14, Luke 21:25-28, Psalm 19:1-2, Jeremiah 10:2, Joel 2:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Don’t Settle For Good And Miss God!

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 2, 2018

Are you slipping and sliding around in the same old mud? We must hold nothing back, and never hold something so close to our heart that keeps us away from the promises of God

Following God requires a life of obedience. Being obedient does not just happen all at once. Our life journey is a process and we are all in different places in our journey. If you are like I am I get frustrated with the process at times when there are delays. Have you ever been stalled in traffic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Control Your Cravings Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 28, 2006

4th in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 4 CONTROL YOUR CRAVINGS JAMES 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Several summers ago the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran an article entitled "The Gold Circled Ring." It told about some Kent State University students that were arrested because of their involvement in a conspiracy ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Lion Called Jealousy

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How do we seek to build unity and stop divisiveness?

A decade ago I was working part-time at an apartment complex where Susan and I lived while I was completing a degree at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. It was an interesting job and I worked with, and for, some interesting people. In May of 1992 things came to a head at this place. I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006

In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Real Savior Bringing A Real Salvation

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 5, 2012

The old man Simeon took one look at Jesus and said, "FOR MY EYES HAVE SEEN YOUR SALVATION." Many people sit in close proximity to salvation and never see it.

Christmas: A Real Savior Bringing Real Salvation Pastor Dan Little - 12-04-11 The Landmark Church - Binghamton, NY adfontes.djl@gmail.com ================================================================== SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:1-38 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: *other

Individual Work Versus Team Work Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 24, 2015

The greatest message that can prove that Jesus is real, that can draw others to the Lord, and bring about church enlargement is simply a body of believers working together in love and unity; a church that manifests and demonstrates TEAMWORK

During Jesus’ earthly ministry He gave us a model on how to do ministry work. Jesus approach to ministry was to select a team of people to work closely together to achieve a common goal. Though Jesus was God in human form, though He had all wisdom, knowledge and understanding, He didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blind Guides Of The Blind

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

There is so much confusion in religion today that some people just don't know where to turn. Are the majority of these groups paying close attention to the doctrine or teaching of Christ?

"Blind Guides Of The Blind" "And after He called the multitude to Him, He said to them, "Hear, and understand. "Not what enters into the mouth defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man." Then the disciples came and said to Him, "Do You know that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-14, 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ